Home care workers and family caregivers can play a vital role in helping people with disabilities and older adults live more independently in their homes and communities. The College of Personal Assistance and Caregiving (CPAC) is an interactive, online training program which improves knowledge and skills to deliver the best home care possible. Assistance and personal care services for people with disabilities and older adults should always be at its best.
Every course, from healthy living to emergency preparedness, includes best practices and the latest research that can be used every day. Available 24/7, learners can progress at their own pace and customize the education applicable to assistance needs or current-skill level to become a more confident caregiver. The flexibility and quality of the curriculum creates a training environment that nurtures and promotes a self-directed approach to personal care and daily living.
The curriculum is developed by the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Nursing at UCSF. UCSF is part of the University of California, the world’s premier public research university system. It is singularly dedicated to graduate and professional education and is the leading university exclusively focused on health.
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UCSF Community Living Policy Center, funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living and the National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Grant #90RT5026:
Campbell, S. September 26, 2017. Training Standards for Personal Care Aides: Spotlight on Iowa. Retrieved from:
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UCSF Community Living Policy Center, funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living and the National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Grant #90RT5026:
Campbell, S. October 3, 2017. Training Standards for Personal Care Aides: Spotlight on Washington. Retrieved from:
https://phinational.org/sites/default/files/research-report/wa_case_study_pca_training_standards_2017.pdf
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